With the roadmap out of lockdown slowly but surely moving along, it's safe to say that people in Leek and the rest of the country are desperate to get out and have some fun as restrictions ease.

One of the most anticipated aspects of the return to normal life will be returning to local pubs to enjoy a pint with family and friends.

But what have Leek's pubs said about their reopening plans - which pubs have announced their reopening dates, and can you book?

We have contacted Leek pubs to ask them exactly that so you can know when and where you might be able to enjoy a drink over the next few months.

If the current roadmap goes ahead as planned, from 12 April up to six people will be able to meet friends or family in beer gardens or to eat outside.

Indoor seating is set to restart from 17 May, providing specific Covid-19 conditions are met.

Here are the pubs we know about so far...

The Green Dragon (Wetherspoons)

The re-opening of The Green Dragon will take place on 12th April, but it will operate with a reduced menu and shorter days.

From Sunday to Thursday the pub will be open from 9am until 9pm, and on Friday and Saturday the pubs will stay open until 10pm.

The reduced menu will feature breakfast, burgers, pizza, deli deals, fish and chips and "British classics".

Customers will be able to order and pay through the Wetherspoons app, although staff will be able to take orders and payment at the table from those without the app.

The Blue Mugge

The Blue Mugge told us: "We are looking at opening on May 17th and we will be recommending people to book."

The Cock Inn

The Cock Inn told us: "We've made no decisions yet. We didn't take bookings before and wouldn't start anyway."

The Red Lion

The Red Lion told us: "We'll be opening on the 17th of May and people are welcome to book in advance. We'll be uploading some updates to our social media soon to let people know."

The Roebuck

The Roebuck will be reopening its beer garden from April 12th with a reduced menu and serving times. The opening times will be Sun-Thurs 12pm-9pm and Fri-Sat 12pm-10pm. Food will be served from 12-8pm seven days a week. Bookings are being taken but only between 12pm-8pm.

The Lazy Trout

The Lazy Trout will reopen on April 12 for outdoor dining, and has a marquee which offers limited covered dining. Bookings are being taken.

Mulberry Leaves

Mulberry Leaves is reopening on 17th May. They said: "We are sorry to say we will not be reopening our outside area on April 12th. We are missing everyone and cannot wait to get back open in May. We are working hard to get us ready to reopen and have lots to look forward to over the coming summer months."

The Valiant

The Valiant said: "Bookings are now being taken for April 12th please message us via our Facebook page to book your tables. Opening hours will be 11am - 7pm."

What about other Leek pubs?

We are currently getting in touch with as many Leek pubs as possible to get you the latest information on their reopening plans.

If you would like to let us know your pub's reopening plans, please feel free to message us on Facebook or email [email protected]

Check back regularly as we will be updating this article whenever we get new information!